He's about to join Arsenal in a £32 million move, but according to the paper, the Red Devils had the chance to secure his services, only for the Gunners to offer a huge contract that Manchester United weren't willing to match.

They add that the "mega offer", which is believed to be worth around £135,000-per-week also prompted Liverpool to pull out of the race for his services.

The Chile winger, who starred for his country at the World Cup, is expected to complete his move to Arsenal shortly. Manchester United meanwhile will seemingly focus on landing his countryman Arturo Vidal from Juventus.

Manchester United transfer gossip:

Elsewhere Patrice Evra is close to joining Juventus despite recently signing a new deal at Old Trafford.

The Frenchman joined the club from Monaco in 2006 and was expected to stay put and provide cover for Luke Shaw, however he now seems destined to leave (BBC Sport)

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